Kemp extends Hurricane Idalia disaster assistance to 25 more Georgia counties
An additional 25 Georgia counties affected by Hurricane Idalia are now eligible to apply for GEMA disaster assistance thanks to an extension from Gov. Brian Kemp.
Hurricane Lee now powerful Category 4 storm as it barrels through Atlantic with eventual path uncertain
Hurricane Lee weakened slightly to a Category 4 storm after reaching Category 5 strength Thursday night. Lee is expected to remain a powerful storm through early next week as its potential path for East Coast impacts remains uncertain.
President Biden approves disaster aid for Georgia after Hurricane Idalia
President Joe Biden has approved disaster aid for multiple counties in Georgia to help with the clean-up and repairs from Hurricane Idalia.
Watch: Lee's monstrous eyewall captured by Hurricane Hunters in electric video
Hurricane Hunter footage from the eye of Hurricane Lee shows the surreal scene of massive storm clouds towering around a calm eye amid darkness.
Hurricane Lee rapidly intensifies to extremely dangerous Category 5 storm as it barrels through the Atlantic
Hurricane Lee is undergoing rapid intensification and reached Category 5 status on Thursday evening.
Hurricane Lee forms, expected to rapidly intensify into 'extremely dangerous' major storm by weekend
Hurricane Lee continues to gain strength as it churns west in the Atlantic Ocean, forecast to reach at least Category 4 strength by the weekend as it brushes past the northern Leeward Islands.
Flamingo on road to recovery after being found off St. Pete Beach after Hurricane Idalia
Birds of a feather flock together, but one flamingo was alone and lost Friday off of St. Pete Beach near Blind Pass.
Flesh-eating bacteria may be in Hurricane Idalia flood waters
One week after Hurricane Idalia made landfall, medical experts are watching for potential cases of Vibrio vulnificus, bacteria found in brackish waters.
How much flood water does it take to damage a car? Does it matter if it is salt or fresh?
Between hurricanes, record rains and king tides; Americans have been driving through a lot of flooding and puddles. All that water takes toll on your car.
Georgia senators to tour hurricane damage in south Georgia Sunday
Georgia senators John Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are planning to survey Hurricane Idalia damage in Georgia on Sunday afternoon.
'As long as it takes': Biden visits Florida, delivers remarks following Hurricane Idalia destruction
President Biden arrived in Florida Saturday, visiting parts of the state that were nearly destroyed after Hurricane Idalia ripped through earlier this week.
FOX Corporation launches donation drive for American Red Cross Hurricane Idalia relief efforts
FOX Corporation has launched a donation drive for relief efforts by the American Red Cross following Hurricane Idalia, the company announced on Friday.
Horseshoe Beach councilwoman on Hurricane Idalia aftermath: 'Everything is gone'
The hurricane, which made landfall Wednesday, battering beach towns and fishing communities including Horseshoe Beach, Florida.
Hurricane Idalia aftermath: Georgia requests federal assistance in recovery
Gov. Brian Kemp says he is asking for federal assistance in repairing the destruction across south Georgia Idalia left in its wake.
Florida dog reunited with owner after being separated during Idalia
Copper the pup went on an "unexpected adventure," the Charlotte County Emergency Management team said, but was reunited with its owner, thanks to an animal control officer.
Biden requests extra $4 billion for disaster relief, bringing total to $16 billion
The Biden administration initially asked for $12 billion in additional funding for FEMA's disaster relief fund, which helps with rescue and relief efforts.
Losses from Hurricane Idalia expected to top $10 billion
Analysts said the fast-moving nature of the storm and its path over rural communities helped prevent a worst-case scenario. Some of the worst impacted counties were Dixie, Levy and Taylor.
Idalia weakens to post-tropical storm after carving deadly path of destruction from Florida to Carolinas
Authorities have attributed at least three deaths to Idalia -- two in Florida and one in Georgia. The storm is forecast to move away from North Carolina on Thursday while dumping heavy rain on coastal areas of the state.
Gov. Kemp holds press conference after Hurricane Idalia hits Georgia
Kemp is holding a press briefing on Thursday to provide updates on the ongoing response efforts following Hurricane Idalia and other "pressing state matters."